The estimated prices are about ¥55,000 for the "DSC-QX100" high-end model with 20.2 mega pixels and ¥25,000 for the "DSC-QX10" high-powered model with optical 10X zoom.

Optional accessory products will be available on October 25th as well, including the attachment "SPA-ACX1" (¥3,255), which was designed only for Xperia Z, and a carrying case for "DSC-QX100" (¥3,780) and for "DSC-QX10" (¥3,255).

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